gelcoat tips/help

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gelcoat tips/help

#1 Post by dezzer »

hi all i have a few minor scratches on my boat,and have tryed to put on some gelcoat filler,but find it very hard to sand down wiyhout sanding the fiberglass,also do you need to put a compound on after this,anyone got any tips or help on this subject,all tips greatley appreciated,all the best dezzer........
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gelcoat filler

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Dezzer,
You'll get it down using very fine water paper.

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Gel coat fillet

#3 Post by Stan »

Use more gel coat than you need. Then use wet & dry to get it all even. Before apply the gel coat clean v well and apply some acetone ( nail varnise remover ) to area concerned.
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#4 Post by iona »

you could also tape the area surrounding the scratch so you dont rub too far away from the scratch.
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#5 Post by dezzer »

hi lads,thanks for the tips,it worked out fine,thanks again jim,also nice tip iona,regards,dezzer...............
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